{"id":4092,"date":"2021-07-29T07:30:48","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T14:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imaginestagers.com\/?p=4092"},"modified":"2021-07-26T15:22:26","modified_gmt":"2021-07-26T22:22:26","slug":"3-home-upgrades-to-consider-even-in-a-sellers-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imaginestagers.com\/selling-your-home\/3-home-upgrades-to-consider-even-in-a-sellers-market\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Home Upgrades to Consider, Even In a Sellers’ Market"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s still a seller\u2019s market across the country, which means that there are more buyers than homes for sale. In Portland, homes are still moving rapidly through the market as well. The need is high and the median sale price is still on the rise, settling in at $540k in May<\/a>. In such a market, your home is pretty much guaranteed to sell, no matter what condition it\u2019s in. So you may ask, \u201cShould I consider any home upgrades before I sell?\u201d The answer is\u2026 maybe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you can recoup your cost of the improvement, then definitely consider making the investment. Some home improvement projects will cost more than a buyer is willing to compensate you for. It\u2019s best to talk to an expert before you make any major remodeling decisions prior to selling. (We know a few \u2014 contact us!)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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But another question to ask is whether you can handle a remodeling project in the weeks and months before you move. There are a lot of moving parts, supply chains can be slow, timelines can shift, and you may also be hunting for a place to land after you sell. Consider all these things before you decide whether to take on a major project.<\/p>\n

So what are the best home upgrades when you’re in a sellers’ market? <\/b><\/h2>\n

We list our top 3 below:<\/b><\/h3>\n

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1. Paint.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Fresh paint will bring you the highest return on investment. Every time. But the color matters. You\u2019ll need a warm, neutral palette and one that\u2019s light and bright. Unsure of what that means? We walk you through the details here<\/a>. A clean, neutral color scheme throughout the home allows the potential buyer to feel cohesion as they walk through, one room flowing in to the next aided by your wall color choices.<\/p>\n

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2. Lighting.<\/h3>\n

People crave spaces that feel clean and bright. After an uncertain year behind us and a dark, rainy winter in front of us, consider updating your light fixtures. The style should match the architecture of the home. Not only can you update the lighting hardware, when it\u2019s time to sell you can stage your home using light as well. Consider these lighting layers from highest impact to lowest<\/a>:<\/p>\n